On this page you’ll find a list of downloadable documents relating to the BBC, the NUJ and the wider trade union movement.
BBC Documents
BBC Annual Plan 2021-22
The plan sets out the BBC’s aims for the next two years, including details of content and provision for different parts of its news output.
Impartiality Guidelines
The new guidelines, from October 2020, set out the steps you need to take both on air and in some activities in your private life.
Social Media Guidelines
The new rules, issued in October 2020, apply to all BBC colleagues, with clarification on expressing specific opinions
Financial Position
This statement sets out the BBC’s financial position in April 2020, which was the background for £125m of cuts in BBC England.
BBC HR Policies
This useful link gives you access to all of the main HR policies, from Contracts of Employment to Disciplinary and Grievances.
NUJ Documents
Homeworking Guidance
The union’s guide published during 2020 sets out how you can go about getting the right kit to enable you to work from home.
Homeworking survey
During the first part of the Covid-19 pandemic we carried out a snapshot survey to gauge how colleagues were coping across BBC England
Trade Union Resources
A guide to organising and campaigning
The TUC’s useful pocket book on how to get started as an effective trade union rep.
Safety rep’s guide
Health and safety reps have legal rights, and this guide sets out your rights and responsibilities
Facility time guide
You are entitled to paid time off to do your duties as a union rep – this guide sets out the rules.
Working time guide
The BBC has its own regulations on working time – this TUC guide provides some wider background.
NUJ Nations and Regions 